I had a different post in mind and was planning on writing it up when I got back from the Texas State Fair. I ended up not going last minute and headed to church instead. There was something about today, I couldn't put my finger on it...but I for sure knew something was different about today. So, I went to church.
I show up, say hi to friends and make my way to my seat. I'm not one to really look around and see what all is behind me, but I turned my head and there she was. Out of all the … [Read more...]

When I think about my dad, my mind takes me here:
"The wisest man I have ever met"
"He's turning 85..."
"Will he still be here to walk me down the aisle one day?"
"Ice cream sandwiches"
"Frankie"
"I need to learn his recipes"
"He always has an answer for me"
"Gene Autry"
"His plants"
"God, please let Dad be here still when I get married one day"
"God, please let him see me become a mom someday"
I was giving too much life to some of these thoughts and instead of enjoying my time … [Read more...]

So, let me start off by saying how much I respect all the moms out there who are literally killing it on a daily with this whole no nap thing. I have SO much respect for you amazing women and have to praise you all on being so selfless in the world of "mommy hood."
My sister & her husband took off to Mexico to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary, guess who watched their kiddos? Me.
This trip was way overdue & I wasn't going to have them NOT go so I volunteered to stay with … [Read more...]

Here we are Labor Day weekend, cooking out with family & friends and it's just another holiday we spend together. It's nothing extravagant but it's something I do look forward to. Just me and friends, hanging out and enjoying each others company. It's funny, since the show, Courtney Loves Dallas I do sometimes get approached with questions for example, "how is it now for you?" or "what was it like being on tv?" and my response is always the same. I simply share with them that my quiet times … [Read more...]

No, I'm not in middle school and yes...I did say "Dear Diary." So, you're here now. First off, thank you for thinking my life is pretty cool enough to follow. Let's go over some bullet points shall we?
Not the grammer police, if you see a mistake, keep it to your---self.
I cuss a little, that's just it. I'm still a Christian. Promise.
You're not getting the highlight reel. You get the unedited version. It might not be pretty all the time.
BUT you will get the real.
I share my … [Read more...]